We're thrilled with the turnout. It's wonderful that the community responds to this event year after year.

Most historians consider ladies teas to be the foundation of what would eventually become the suffrage rights legislation.

It's much better in that there's more room to stage the battle. I think our fans will be happy we moved it back, too.

It's an excellent chance to see close up how people lived before there were cars or phones or electricity. There's something there that everyone can relate to.

She was more than a leader to this party; she was a leader in the community.

Whenever I talk with community groups about how to blend the community with the diverse population we have here, the language barrier is always the No. 1 obstacle. It seems to be holding the community back; we want them to be able to embrace the diversity that's here.